Machinery Production Engineer

SUMMARY CONTINUED: The HVAC Production Engineer will help to resolve production and regulatory issues. They will interface with various parties, including production, planning, procurement, other engineering departments, design subcontractors, owner, classification society, and USCG to complete these activities. About 50% of the time will be in the field and 50% in the office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ensure that all HPSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• Perform field engineering activities for piping and machinery systems. Respond to issues by going onboard the vessel to investigate and document the issue. Interface with production supervisors or workers as appropriate
• Create Design Change Notice packages for revised drawings or Corrective Action Notices to resolve issues. Create supporting drawings, sketches, or markups using Adobe, 2D or 3D CAD if necessary. Enter purchase requisitions as appropriate
• Document material non-conformances or other issues with purchased material and equipment for feedback through the purchasing department or partner
• Review and approve production installation drawings, manufacturing drawings, and bills of material. Check for accuracy against basic/detail design, yard and project standards, 3D model, previous vessels, and any known design changes. Identify any missing equipment or parts, interferences, production or regulation issues. Interface with other engineers or design partner for revision. Upload into document management and ERP systems
• Create and distribute engineering Work Packages according to assigned schedule
• Assist with development and implementation of owner change order requests
• Communicate with class, USCG, FDA and any other required regulatory agency to resolve any regulatory or inspection issues raised during construction of the vessel
• Assist with the startup and commissioning of piping related systems. Participate in dock testing and possibly Sea Trials. Document any issue and revise procedures accordingly. Assist with resolution of technical issues as needed
• Participate and provide input to build method planning process. Interface with Planning and Production teams to determine correct timing and discipline for installation of all accommodation and insulation parts and equipment
• Participate in weekly “Prep Team” cross-functional meetings. Present installation drawings to meeting participants, discuss, review, and record any requested changes by Production or Planning
• Create and maintain equipment Installation Procedures to explain complex installation processes
• Write Scope of Work documents to support tender of subcontracted labor
• Maintain working knowledge and monitor development of classification and regulatory rules and requirements
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage assigned tasks according to the schedule with minimal oversight
• Ability to multi-task several ongoing issues and assigned tasks
• Detail oriented
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to work as a team member

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Naval architecture, or Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting or equivalent with 4 years’ experience in shipbuilding

• Proficiency with MS Office and 2D CAD systems, such as AutoCAD
• Proficiency with metric system
• Some knowledge of piping standards (ASTM, ASME, JIS, DIN, EN), valves, and machinery such as engines, pumps, heat exchangers, air compressors, purifiers, boilers, etc.

• Experience with using a 3D CAD system. Experience with Aveva PDMS, Aveva Marine, or Tribon is a plus
• Experience with an ERP system, such as SAP is a plus
• Knowledge/experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices is a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Machinery Production Engineer should expect to…